The Selected Applicants

Tina Allen
Littleton Alston
Pablo Eduardo
Bruce Wolfe


Selected Applicants Named in Nationwide Competition For Cesar Chavez Statue Project

AUSTIN, Texas —Four applicants have been selected in a competition involving artists from throughout the country to create a bronze statue for The University of Texas at Austin of a nationally recognized champion of civil rights, the late Cesar Chavez. The statue of Cesar Chavez, a civil rights and labor leader who became a force for social change, will be prominently located on The University of Texas at Austin campus. The unveiling is expected to be during the 2006-2007 academic year.

Artists chosen as finalists for the statue of Cesar Chavez, include: Tina Allen of North Hills, CA; Littleton Alston of Omaha, NE; Pablo Eduardo of Gloucester, MA; and Bruce Wolfe of Piedmont, CA.

The applicants were selected following a nationwide search for artists specializing in bronze statues. Each artist will design a maquette (a small model) of their conceptualized artistic work for the statue competition. Maquettes will be received by mid-August and they will be displayed on campus during the fall 2005 semester. University community members will have the opportunity to provide feedback on the maquettes. One Artist will be selected for the commission of the Chavez statue by December of this year.

Inquiries about the Cesar Chavez statue may be directed to Dr. Margarita M. Arellano at 512-471-5017.